Italian language and culture - Page 6 of 6

Culture and Language are deeply interwoven, especially in Italy. This session presents true and authentic stories specifically tailored to Italian learning.

Jun2020

Following in the footsteps of Byron

Feeling nostalgic for Romanticism? Fans of the famous English poet Lord Byron’s verses? Follow in the footsteps of the Grand Tour in Italy and you will find yourself in front of one of Europe’s most beautiful waterfalls: la Cascata delle Marmore.

Byron dedicated several verses of his “Childe... Read more…

5 June 2020 / Italian language and culture
Elisa Bassetti

May2020

Gioca con l’Umbria!

Summer is coming, how about a vacation to the greenest region in Italy? Before you pack your bags, we thought we'd put your knowledge of Umbria to the test. Answer these questions and we'll see how much you know about this incredible region that will welcome you with open... Read more…

22 May 2020 / Italian language and culture, News
Elisa Bassetti

Gusto d’autore, parliamo di gelato!

GUSTO D'AUTORE, PARLIAMO DI GELATO! Have you ever tried a gourmet ice-cream? Or even better, have you ever met a gourmet ice-cream maker? In Umbria, we have one of our very own: famous ice cream maker Alessandro Crispini, who shares his name with his historic gelateria, Crispini di Spoleto; known throughout... Read more…

8 May 2020 / Italian language and culture
Elisa Bassetti

Apr2020

I mestieri – Il calzolaio di Via Porta Fuga

PRIMO MAGGIO - I MESTIERI IL CALZOLAIO DI VIA PORTA FUGA As you walk along Spoleto's historic streets, not far from the Torre dell'Olio and close to number 32 Via Porta Fuga, there's a good chance you'll look up and be captivated by the sight of an ancient workshop: that of... Read more…

30 April 2020 / Italian language and culture
Elisa Bassetti

Ciao, bella ciao!

“Ciao, bella ciao”. To some, it may seem like something an Italian Latin Lover might call out to a pretty girl walking by in the street; However, in reality (fortunately), Bella Ciao has a much deeper meaning. These words are the title of a famous Italian folk song symbolizing the Resistance, whose lyrics... Read more…

24 April 2020 / Italian language and culture
Elisa Bassetti

Chi va piano…

Chi va piano, va sano e va lontano... Elogio al turismo lento. Do you know this "proverbio"? Does it exist in your country? This old saying means that those who travel slowly don’t run into danger, or more generally, that going about your business calmly and carefully gives you a better chance of... Read more…